The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
NATO Forces Continue to Remove Threats Against Civilians
NAPLES–(ENEWSPF)–17 July 2011. NATO forces have continued to strike key command and control nodes, military supply facilities, armoured vehicles and military storage facilities across Libya. NATO forces are monitoring the dynamic situation across the country, including around Brega, amid widespread reports of anti-Qadhafi forces pushing into the area. Early this[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, July 17, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Wyatt A. Goldsmith, 28, of Colville, Wash., died July 15 at Camp Bastion Hospital,Afghanistan of injuries suffered July 15 when insurgents attacked his unit with rocket-propelled grenade[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Information Session at the South Suburban University Center
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University will host an information session for prospective students on Thursday, August 4. The free session will focus on the Master of Public Administration Program. A presentation will begin at 5 p.m. GSU representatives will accept applications and answer questions from 5:30 to 7 p.m.[Read More…]
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Alaska Peninsula
Alaska Peninsula-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey issued a report earlier this evening confirming a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck on Saturday, July 16, at 2:59:14 PM (CDT) – Central Daylight (Chicago), at a depth of 48.2 km (30.0 miles) beneath the earth’s surface on the Alaska Peninsula. The epicenter[Read More…]
Ford Recall of Certain Model Year 2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2011. Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego vehicles manufactured from September 5, 2006 through September 11, 2006. The fuel tanks may not have consistent welds between the fuel tank and fuel filler neck spud which can affect the strength[Read More…]
Honda Recall of Certain Model Year 2008 Through 2010 Motorcycles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 16, 2011. Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 ST1300 motorcycles manufactured from November 15, 2007 through May 27, 2010, model year 2008 through 2010 ST1300A motorcycles manufactured from November 7, 2007 through April 6, 2010, and model year 2009 ST 1300PA police motorcycles manufactured[Read More…]
Gov. Quinn, State Senators Hold Cards Close on Illinois Gaming Bill
Gov. Pat Quinn speaks at the Southland Chamber of Commerce Annual Regional Consensus Luncheon. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Tinley Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governor Pat Quinn took a bet he could get through his public comments without mentioning the gaming legislation, passed by the Illinois legislature, but not yet on the his desk.[Read More…]
‘Heat Wave’ Season Pass Special At Park Forest Aqua Center – Four Days Only
The Aqua Center is offering a special for passes Sunday through Wednesday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Aqua Center is offering a "Heat Wave Special" for up to 3 season passes starting Sunday, July 17. For a limited time, new patrons can take advantage of "3 Season[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: A Unique Opportunity to Secure our Fiscal Future (Text/Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2011. Today, there’s a debate going on in Washington over the best way to get America’s fiscal house in order and get our economy on a stronger footing going forward. For a decade, America has been spending more money than we’ve taken in. For several decades, our[Read More…]
